Key facts
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Current Deakin Students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
Course overview
The Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership prepares you for leadership roles at the intersection of technology, science, and business. Get ready to gain a unique blend of technical knowledge and strategic management skills, empowering you to tackle contemporary problems and lead diverse teams. Whether you are advancing your career in fields like construction, IT, or pharmaceuticals, this course equips you for the challenges of tomorrow’s workplaces.
The demand for professionals who are not just proficient in their field but also possess a blend of technical and business skills, is rising. This trend is particularly growing in the area of STEM, where interdisciplinary roles are becoming more and more in demand. The Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership will broaden your thinking and expand your skillset to approach complex problems in new ways and collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Ready to elevate your career with the knowledge and leadership skills employers demand?
Gain practical experience through real-world projects, ensuring you graduate ready to apply your skills in diverse professional settings. With access to industry-connected teachers and experts, you will benefit from mentorship and insights that keep you at the forefront of technological advancements.
Tailor your studies by choosing from a range of specialisations, from supply chain management and property and real estate to sustainable engineering design. The flexibility of this course allows you to shape your education to align with your career goals, whether you are aiming for leadership positions in construction, technology, or other sectors.
According to the ‘Working Future: The Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities’, digital and tech skills are becoming increasingly important to the Australian economy. Now embedded in most jobs, they are essential for creating an adaptable workforce and supporting productivity growth. Graduates of this program will possess the subject matter expertise to address contemporary challenges in STEM while applying leadership and critical thinking skills.
Read MoreCourse information
- Award granted
- Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership
- Year
2025 course information
- Deakin code
- S716
- CRICOS code?
- 117345C Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Level
- Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates)
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9
Course structure
To complete the Master Technology and Innovation Leadership, students must pass 12 credit points, which include the following:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
- STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- 4 credit points of core units
- 4 credit point specialisation from List A
- 4 credit point pathway which may comprise of:
- Advanced Discipline Coursework pathway
- Industry Practice pathway
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
4
Core units
4
Specialisation units
4
Pathway units
12
Total units
Core
Choose one from:
+ available from 2026
Specialisations
Plus a 4 credit point specialisation selected from List A:
List A (4 credit points)
- Applications of Computational Science - Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Online
- Environmental Sustainability - Burwood, Online
- Intelligent IoT Systems - Waurn Ponds, Online
- Infrastructure Project Management - Waurn Ponds*, Online
- Sustainable Engineering Design - Online
*For students studying on-campus at Waurn Ponds, attendance at Geelong Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campus is required, please check unit offerings.
Pathway options
Plus 4 credit point pathway option:
Advanced Discipline Coursework pathway
- 1 specialisation (4 credit points) selected from List A or List B or
- 4 credit points selected from units within any of the specialisations (subject to meeting unit requirements).
* If choosing an additional specialisation from List A, this must be different from the core specialisation from List A (ie students enrolled in the Applications of Computational Science specialisation must choose a different specialisation).
Specialisation List B (4 credit points)
- Digital Transformation - Burwood, Online
- Leadership - Online
- Project Management - Burwood, Online
- Property and Real Estate - Online
- Supply Chain Management - Burwood, Online
OR
Industry Practice pathway
To meet the requirements of this pathway students must have passed STP710 and 8 credit points of study in level 7 units (including SLE767) and have a minimum WAM of 70.
Intakes by location
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
Trimester 2 - July
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Online
This is a new course commencing from Trimester 2, 2025.
Please note that not all specialisations are available at Burwood campus and Waurn Ponds campus (refer to the details of each specialisation for campus availability).
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, workshops, site visits and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Participation requirements
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Work experience
Students will have an opportunity to complete work experience as part of the industry practice pathway.
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline*
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline* and at least two years' of relevant work experience#
*Examples of related discipline areas include, but not limited to the broad field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
#Examples of relevant work experience include but not limited to: Computational Science, Environmental Sustainability, Project Management, Engineering.
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
Admissions information
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Not sure if you can get into Deakin postgraduate study? Postgraduate study doesn't have to be a balancing act; we provide flexible course entry and exit options based on your desired career outcomes and the time you're able to commit to your study.
Recognition of prior learning
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for Recognition of prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your Recognition of prior learning.
Your Recognition of prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Learn more about fees and your options for paying.
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit www.deakin.edu.au/fees.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship could help you pay for your course fees, living costs and study materials. If you've got something special to offer Deakin - or maybe you just need a bit of extra support - we've got a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships
Postgraduate bursary
If you’re a Deakin alumnus commencing a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible to receive a 10% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees.
Apply now
Applications can be made directly to the University through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's International Student Application Service.
We recommend engaging with a Deakin Authorised Agent who can assist you with the process and submit the application.
For information on the application process, including required documents and important dates, see the How to apply webpage.
If you need assistance, please contact us.
Pathways
Upon completion of the Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership you could use the credit points you’ve completed to enter into the Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership (Professional) (S717).
Alternative exits
- Graduate Certificate of Technology (S517)
- Graduate Diploma of Technology (S617)
Careers
Career outcomes
The demand for professionals with advanced technical knowledge and leadership skills continues to rise as industries undergo rapid transformation driven by technology, digitalisation, and sustainability. According to the World Economic Forum’s ‘The Future of Jobs Report 2023’, technology adoption and digital access are forecast to be key drivers of business transformation over the next five years – with over 85% of organisations identifying them as critical trends. Additionally, growth is projected in approximately four million digitally enabled roles, highlighting the increasing need for professionals with both technical literacy and leadership abilities.
With technology literacy identified as one of the fastest-growing core skills, and leadership ranked as the most in-demand professional attribute, you will graduate ready to make an impact.
Get ready to pursue leadership roles across a range of industries, such as:
- construction management and planning
- sustainable engineering design
- intelligent IoT systems
- computational science
- environmental sustainability.
Course learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Identify, assess and utilise a range of emerging technologies within a diverse technology landscape in the context of modern organisation and society to add or generate technology, commercial, and social values. Apply sound principles of leadership and management to identifying and utilising emerging technologies informed by appropriate commercial and social values. |
| Communication | Convey complex scientific and technical information using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms. Demonstrate expertise and leadership in digital innovation through communicating customised information for diverse audiences including specialist and non- specialist clients, colleagues and industry personnel. |
| Digital literacy | Utilise a range of digital technologies and information sources to discover, select, analyse, synthesise, evaluate, critique and disseminate both technical and professional information associated with emerging technologies. Critically evaluate scholarly and non-scholarly scientific and/or technology literature. |
| Critical thinking | Lead the evaluation, role analysis, and generation of innovative applications of emerging technologies in organisational and societal contexts for reliability, usefulness and the value and impact they add to those contexts. |
| Problem solving | Work autonomously and responsibly to create emerging technology solutions to new situations and actively apply knowledge of theoretical constructs and methodologies to make informed decisions. Analyse and synthesize data and information to identify opportunities technology adaptation or innovations and catalyse them into propositions that address technical, scientific environmental, economic, and social challenges. |
| Self-management | Take personal, professional and social responsibility within changing national and international professional contexts to develop autonomy as a leader and evaluate own performance for continuing professional development. Demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial skills in designing, implementing, and promoting technology innovations and or solutions. |
| Teamwork | Apply strategies to support positive group dynamics, respecting opinions and valuing contribution made by others, thereby demonstrating the ability to function effectively in diverse professional, social and cultural contexts. Work independently and collaboratively within a team demonstrating the ability to brainstorm, negotiate, resolve conflicts, manage difficult and awkward conversations, provide constructive feedback Demonstrate leadership during collaboration with others through the application of strong negotiating, conflict resolution, and feedback strategies. |
| Global citizenship | Consider relevant cultural and global perspectives influencing the management, application, implementation, and deployment of emerging technology solutions. |